SEVP Form Series: Understanding the Form I-20
July 22, 2025
The Form I-20, “Certificate of Eligibility for Nonimmigrant Student Status,” is a critical document for both nonimmigrant students who obtain an F or…
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If you plan to study in the United States, it is important to know the various fees you will be responsible for paying. As an F or M student, below are the mandatory fees that you must pay to the U.S. government in order to study in the country: I-901 SEVIS Fee: Before you can enter the…
As a designated school official, it is important that you know what the Student and Exchange Visitor Program (SEVP) is, and how to connect and speak with the subject matter experts that make up the program. SEVP administers the Student and Exchange Visitor Information System (SEVIS) on…
To help ensure school compliance with federal regulations and Student and Exchange Visitor Information System (SEVIS) data integrity, the Student and Exchange Visitor Program (SEVP) has ongoing monitoring efforts in place. One way we monitor schools for compliance with regulations is by sending a…
F and M international students who arrive in the United States must present required documents before being admitted into the country. These include a signed Form I-20, “Certificate of Eligibility for Nonimmigrant Student Status,” a valid passport, proof of financial support and payment…